Description

4-Benzyloxybutyric Acid is a versatile organic building block and intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a protected hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid moiety, which allows for selective derivatization. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring butyric acid derivatives with protected functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in peptide chemistry and for the preparation of esters, amides, and other derivatives in medicinal chemistry research.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of monomers and specialty polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific aromatic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxybutyric Acid
CAS No.	10385-30-5
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Benzyloxy)butanoic Acid; γ-Benzyloxybutyric Acid; 4-(Phenylmethoxy)butanoic Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-(phenylmethoxy)-; NSC 403697; Benzyoxybutyric Acid; BOB Acid
EINECS	233-842-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzyloxybutyric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.